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The Property Wizard

Frederick (Freddie) Crouch

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This Podcast is specifically designed for those with little or no Real Estate Investment Experience.Your Host, Frederick (Freddie) Crouch FRI CPM ACoM CLO CRES CRTDP has over 35 years of real estate investing experience - and he's ready to share it all! No Acronyms, just straight forward real estate investment advice and some from-the-heart observations.Join Freddie's Co-Host, Bernie, and other guests, as they take you step by step through the various processes and answer the hard questions ...
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Financial Freedom Fighters

Jacob Sandoval & Michael Magno

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Step into the world of real estate investing with your hosts, Jacob and Mike. Join Jacob, a W-2 tech employee trying to escape the rat race, and Mike Magno, a top 1% Cleveland realtor, as they share real stories and valuable insights from their journey towards financial freedom.
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How to Analyze an All-Cash Rental Property Purchase Deal analysis is important. Learning how to analyze deals is a critical skill for all real estate investors, whether you're financing 100% of the purchase or buying a property without a loan at all and paying all cash. In this class, we will look at how deal analysis changes when you plan to buy a…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Mike and Tony discuss their favorite apps to use as a Realtor. For more information on this topic, listen to our PODCAST! Join Mike Ferrante and Tony Geraci for FREE training and info on all things real estate! If you miss it, watch on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/21MikeTeam. Register for our live Zoom …
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In this episode of the Financial Freedom Fighters Podcast, host Jacob Sandoval and co-host Michael Magno interview Ian Cruz, a successful real estate investor from the Bay Area. Ian shares his journey from working as a CPA to becoming an expert in the Cincinnati real estate market. The discussion covers Ian's investment journey, including his first…
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How Return on Investment Changes Based on Credit Score With PMI Does your credit score really matter when you're buying rental properties? Sure, your credit score impacts the mortgage interest rate you can get with traditional mortgages. And yes, your credit score affects how much private mortgage insurance (PMI) will cost. Your credit score can al…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Mike and Tony discuss tips for working with Buyers when the Seller is not offering a commission. Be prepared for the upcoming changes! For more information on this topic, listen to our PODCAST! Join Mike Ferrante and Tony Geraci for FREE training and info on all things real estate! If you miss it, watch on F…
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So, are you stressing out over higher mortgage interest rates and properties not cash flowing as well as they used to, or in some markets, not having positive cash flow at all... even with 25% down? What's a real estate investor seeking financial independence to do? In this class, we will compare two strategies. In both strategies, you first buy an…
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Send us a Text Message. Family and friends are asking me, "Mike, how are all these changes affecting your business? Is everything OK?" With headlines like last week's Newsweek, "Real Estate Agents Face a Reckoning", it's no wonder! People are often shocked when I say that nothing has really changed. And it's funny, because the Newsweek article ment…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Mike and Tony are joined by Attorney Bob Willis. They discuss credit repair and how having clients improve their credit can save them money on a mortgage, insurance, and more! Thank you to Attorney Bob Willis for joining Mike in this discussion, for more information: CRR760.com Sean@CRR760.com 216/591-1000 F…
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So, you're considering Nomading™. Excellent! But as you dig into the details, you may wonder what the impact would be if you chose to buy a more desirable, higher quality, but maybe less optimal property at full price (without a discount), versus focusing on finding a slightly less desirable, slightly lower quality, but slightly more optimized rent…
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Send us a Text Message. Looking to supercharge your listings game? In this episode Mike Ferrante spills the beans on 5 ultra-creative strategies guaranteed to land you more listings than ever. From leveraging social media to hosting unique open houses, I've got you covered! Listen now and let's turn those listings dreams into reality! For more info…
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Send us a Text Message. Agents: Are you ready for August when Buyer's Agency Agreements will be required BEFORE you show a house? What if they won't sign? Imagine, a buyer inquires on a property. You've never spoken to them before. They've never had to sign a buyer's agreement before. And now you're jamming a document in front of them, saying, "YOU…
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Ever wonder what your business might be worth? What happens when your business partner decides to move on? In this episode Fred and Bernie discuss the A B C's of business evaluations with evaluation expert Caroline Troy. Join in and be prepared to learn something new! A little more about our Guest: Caroline Troy founded Troy Valuations in January 2…
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In this episode, Jacob breaks down the path to financial freedom and challenges the traditional 4% rule that many rely on for retirement planning. Discover why aiming for an unrealistic retirement number can keep you trapped and how understanding your living expenses is key to setting a realistic financial freedom goal. Jacob explains how the 4% ru…
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Deal Alchemy™ - Black Box Cash Flow Deal Alchemy™ is all about manipulating returns to get the returns you desire most. One variation of Deal Alchemy™ has you think about your rental property investment as a black box. You put money into the black box, some magical things happen over the next few years and out pops profit which you can spend like c…
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Send us a Text Message. To Team or Not to Team? We get these questions all the time: Should I join a team? Should I start a team? As the Team Leader of the #1 Team for Century 21 in the WORLD by number of sales, Mike definitely has some thoughts on this topic! For more information on this topic, listen to our PODCAST! Join Mike Ferrante and Tony Ge…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Mike and Tony discuss creative ways to win in multiple offer situations! For more information on this topic, listen to our PODCAST! Join Mike Ferrante and Tony Geraci for FREE training and info on all things real estate! If you miss it, watch on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/21MikeTeam. Register for our …
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Warning - Risks of Rental Demand Declining When Investing in Real Estate Risk, risk, risk... Life is full of risks. To a limited degree, we get to choose which risks we voluntarily take on. For example, if you choose to invest in real estate, you choose to take on some additional risks that you might not—directly—face if you opt to invest in someth…
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, Mike and Tony discuss why every 5 years 85% of Realtors leave the business!!! Believe it or not; it's not due to money! For more information on this topic, listen to our PODCAST! Join Mike Ferrante and Tony Geraci for FREE training and info on all things real estate! If you miss it, watch on Facebook https:/…
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Private Mortgage Insurance Myths Reputation can be a challenging thing. I have found, through many conversations with clients over the years, that Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) has a questionable reputation with home buyers in general and investors in particular. However, much of its reputation is based on half-truths, bad information, lies, and…
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, Mike is joined by attorneys David Freeburg and Andrew Tomko from Infinity Title! Stay knowledgeable on the newest changes for corporations - for yourself and clients. For more information on this topic, listen to our PODCAST! Join Mike Ferrante and Tony Geraci for FREE training and info on all things real es…
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In this episode of the Financial Freedom Fighters podcast, hosts Jacob Sandoval and Mike Magno explore the essentials of property management for real estate investors. They discuss the importance of choosing the right property manager and outline key questions to ask during the selection process. The conversation also touches on the significance of…
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, Mike and Tony discuss the most common questions buyers have. Learn how to answer and sell more homes!!! For more information on this topic, listen to our PODCAST! Join Mike Ferrante and Tony Geraci for FREE training and info on all things real estate! If you miss it, watch on Facebook https://www.facebook.co…
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Warning - Risks of Neighborhood Decline When Investing in Real Estate Everything in life has risks. Not investing adds certain types of risks, while investing adds other risks. One risk that some real estate investors face is the possibility that the neighborhood they're investing in will decline, causing values and/or rents to drop. So, how do we …
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Send us a Text Message. Mike and Tony discuss 10 questions that sellers ask - learn how to answer - Agents - Dazzle them with details - show your value right away! For more information on this topic, listen to our PODCAST! Join Mike Ferrante and Tony Geraci for FREE training and info on all things real estate! If you miss it, watch on Facebook http…
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If you've ever contemplated adding an Auxiliary Dwelling Unit to your portfolio you are going to love this episode. Packed with invaluable information, it's worth every minute of your time! A little more about our Guest: Nicholas Karrandjas is a dedicated Project Consultant and Partner at the Design and Build firm Ottawa General Contractors. At age…
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How to Analyze a Duplex Some real estate investors are sensitive to their ability to get ten 30-year fixed rate financing loans and would prefer to fill those loan spots with larger purchases than just single family rental homes. One way to do that is to buy more expensive properties like duplexes, triplexes or fourplexes. In this class, James will…
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Send us a Text Message. Mike covers three important aspects of the proposed NAR settlement. For more information on this topic, listen to our PODCAST! Join Mike Ferrante and Tony Geraci for FREE training and info on all things real estate! If you miss it, watch on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/21MikeTeam. Register for our live Zoom here: https:…
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, Mike and Tony discuss the best way to host an open house! Mike gives his five favorite tips for getting more clients at open houses. For more information on this topic, listen to our PODCAST! Join Mike Ferrante and Tony Geraci for FREE training and info on all things real estate! If you miss it, watch on Fac…
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In this insightful video, Jacob delves into the age-old debate between investing in rental properties versus stocks. Through a comprehensive seven-round comparison, Jacob breaks down key factors such as appreciation, cash flow, level of effort, volatility, leverage, liquidity, and tax benefits. Even though there is a "winner", Jacob emphasizes the …
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How to Calculate PMI If you're a house hacker, Nomad™, investor buying properties with less than 20% down, or buying creatively where the seller has PMI, you'll want to make sure you know how to analyze deals that have Private Mortgage Insurance. In this mini-class, James will cover how to analyze deals that have PMI, with an emphasis on doing it u…
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Send us a Text Message. Mike and Tony continue discussing the recent court cases regarding Realtors. Mike goes over three main points that show how valuable buyer's agents can be. **Be sure to be transparent, but don't over-explain either! ** For more information on this topic, listen to our PODCAST! Join Mike Ferrante and Tony Geraci for FREE trai…
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In many cases—not all, but many cases—real estate investors can speed up the time it takes to become financially independent by choosing to pay off the mortgages on their properties early. Sometimes it makes sense to take every extra dollar beyond a healthy amount of reserves and aggressively pay off properties as quickly as possible. Other times, …
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, Mike and Tony discuss the ins and outs of de-coupling of Real Estate Commissions. Their insights will help you explain the recent changes to your clients. For more information on this topic, listen to our PODCAST! Join Mike Ferrante and Tony Geraci for FREE training and info on all things real estate! If you…
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In this episode, Jacob interviews Liam Delumpa, a Software Engineer turned real estate investor in the San Francisco Bay Area. Liam reflects on his rollercoaster journey in real estate, starting with the nightmare of his first rental property. Through perseverance and resilience, Liam overcame the initial hurdles, honing his skills and knowledge as…
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Deal Alchemy™ - Residential vs Commercial Property Deal Alchemy™ is all about manipulating the returns you're earning on your investments. Often, this is done through the choices we make when selecting the investment property and the strategies we choose to implement. For example, you could choose to invest in residential properties where your tena…
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A little more about our guest: Terrill Leclair is a licensed electrician by trade and owner of one of the largest individually owned and operated security installation and monitoring companies in the Eastern Ontario area, and more importantly, he is father to two accomplished young people. Alliance Security is a bonifide multi-generational family b…
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Warning - Risks of Loan Called Due When Investing in Real Estate Investing in real estate adds some risk to an already risk-filled life. However, certain activities and strategies when investing in real estate create additional risks that other strategies and activities do not have. For example, choosing to utilize strategies where the lender has t…
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Send us a Text Message. Buyer Agency Agreement Presentation Do's and Don'ts!!! In this episode, Mike and Tony discuss buyer agency agreement presentation. Mike has many great tips and scripts - shortly this form will be needed whenever showing a home!!! For more information on this topic, listen to our PODCAST! Join Mike Ferrante and Tony Geraci fo…
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How to Analyze Buying a Rental Property at a Discount in Cleveland Some real estate investors insist on only buying properties where they can purchase them at a significant discount. While not mutually exclusive, other investors insist on buying quality properties at a fair price as long as it gets them their desired returns and will stand the test…
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In this episode, Jacob shares the details of his first Airbnb investment —a lakefront property in Michigan. Despite the widespread pessimism of Airbnbs in the current environment and the complexities of this specific deal, Jacob moves forward, excited about the potential of the property. He reveals the property's purchase price, financing, revenue …
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How to Calculate PMI If you're planning to buy a property and put less than 20% down, you're likely to be required to pay Private Mortgage Insurance. Lenders prefer that you put at least 20% down, but if you insist on putting less than 20% down, they may still make the loan. However, they will usually do so at a slightly higher mortgage interest ra…
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, Mike and Tony continue their conversation about the NAR pending settlement and challenges that may affect Realtors and buyers. Buyers will have a lot more to worry about! For more information on this topic, listen to our PODCAST! Join Mike Ferrante and Tony Geraci for FREE training and info on all things rea…
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You really don't want to be any type of Municipal Politician these days, not with the constant pressure of Legislation from upstream government agencies on one side and the demands and expectations of your constituents on the other! How do you balance the two? Or can you? Fortunate for us Dear Listeners, His Worship, Fred Eisenberger, former three-…
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There are a large number of investing strategies you could pursue as a real estate investor: Nomad™, house hacking, fix and flip, buying 20% down rentals, buying 25% down rentals, saving up to buy free and clear rentals and many, many more options. Which is the best? Which gets you to financial independence fastest? Which gives you the highest net …
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Send us a Text Message. BONUS EPISODE: We've heard the doom & gloom, right? How about 7 good things about the settlement?!? With many freaking out about the latest settlement, Tony and Mike will share 7 reasons the industry is actually BETTER now! Think they are delusional? LISTEN and find out! For more information on this topic, listen to our PODC…
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Send us a Text Message. Navigating Real Estate Contracts: Who Picks the Title Company? Mike, Tony, and special guest, Mike McHale from Cleveland Home Title, discuss who is responsible for choosing the title company. Be sure to give your clients choices for title companies! For more information on this topic, listen to our PODCAST! Join Mike Ferrant…
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In this episode, Jacob Sandoval and Mike Magno are joined by Tony, also known as the "CPA Dude," to explore advanced tax strategies and financial planning tactics. They dive into the intricacies of the Short-Term Rental (STR) tax loophole, real estate professional status, and the benefits of 1031 exchanges. Tony offers valuable insights on optimizi…
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Send us a Text Message. Boost Your Sales: The Untold Benefits of Seller-Paid Buyer's Agents In this episode, Mike and Tony discuss the many reasons why sellers should want to pay the selling agent's commission. Both sides should be represented, lawsuits would increase, and many other good points are made in today's discussion. For more information …
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Deal Alchemy™ - Increasing Down Payment There are four primary returns from investing in rental properties: appreciation, cash flow, debt paydown, and the tax benefits of depreciation. Additionally, there is a secondary return in the form of the interest earned on the reserves required to make the investment in the first place. Many real estate inv…
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Ever hear of or considered investing in a Public Private Partnership or "3P" Initiative? Join Fred and Bernie when they discuss the pros and cons, and there really aren't too many "cons", with an undisputed guru in the field, TMSI President and Founder Darin McCorriston. A little more about our guest: Darin McCorriston is President of TMSI Sports M…
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